A RESOLUTION. WHEREAS, it was necessary to relocate various private utilities to accommodate the East End

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1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO AMEND UTILITY REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS PRIVATE UTILITY COMPANIES FOR THE RELOCATION OF ELECTRIC, GAS, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES TO ACCOMMODATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST END CORRIDOR HARRISBURG BOULEVARD OVERPASS CONSTRUCTION; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, it was necessary to relocate various private utilities to accommodate the East End Corridor Harrisburg Boulevard Overpass; and WHEREAS, Texas Transportation Code Section (d) requires that the cost of utility relocation be paid by METRO; and WHEREAS, staff recommends an amendment to the reimbursement agreements with the various private utility companies to pay for the private utility relocation for a cumulative amount not-to-exceed $425,000. Section 1. The Board of Directors hereby authorizes the President & CEO to amend utility reimbursement agreements with various private utility companies for the relocation of electric, gas and telecommunication facilities, to accommodate the construction of the East End Corridor Harrisburg Boulevard Overpass for a cumulative amount not-to-exceed $425,000. ATTESTs: *9 t» \43 -Pte-6.. R '"'N, 211 atili. CLI/LOU

2 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE AND DELIVER A CONTRACT WITH ATKINS NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM ENGINEERING SERVICES; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, METRO is in need of light rail system engineering services to support METRO's project design, operation and maintenance ofthe light rail system; and WHEREAS, METRO issued a request for qualifications for light rail system engineering support services; and WHEREAS, statements of qualifications were evaluated and Atkins North America, Inc. was determined to be the most qualified; and WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends a contract with Atkins North America, Inc. for light rail system engineering services for an amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000. Section 1. The Board of Directors herby authorizes the President & CEO to negotiate, execute and deliver a contract with Atkins North America, Inc. for light rail system engineering services for an amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000. b-outa/v,44 dill'*a-)51ill AssiAnt»cretary 3> "4.%HOS\ 4.'118,ttltt%' 0 411*0319*x-&*b

3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A CONTRACT WITH ISI CONTRACTING INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUS STOPS AND BUS SHELTERS AS PART OF METRO'S NEW BUS NETWORK IMPROVEMENTS; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, METRO is in need of construction services for the construction of bus stops and bus shelters as part of METRO's New Bus Network; and WHEREAS, METRO issued an invitation for bid for the construction services; and WHEREAS, ISI Contracting Inc. was found to be the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder to provide the construction services for the construction of bus stops and bus shelters; and WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends a contract with ISI Contracting Inc. for an amount notto-exceed $3,719,860. Section 1. The Board of Directors herby authorizes the President & CEO to execute and deliver a contract with ISI Contracting, Inc. for the construction of bus stop and bus shelter improvements for an amount not-to-exceed $3,719,860. ATTEST: g.\ / B -2C»fi* 0-*u, 217k:Gu--A /

4 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A CONTRACT WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF APX7500 CONSOLETTE TRANSTAR BACKUP DISPATCH CENTER, AND MCC7500 CONSOLE, AND NICE RECORDER LOGGING SYSTEM; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, METRO is in need of equipment for its dispatch system supporting its bus fleet in the event its primary dispatch location is not operational, to support METRO's New Bus Network, and to support TransStar, METROLift and METRORail dispatch; and WHEREAS, the dispatch equipment is available only from Motorola Solutions, Inc. as it is the only developer, manufacturer and supplier ofthe METRO radio communications equipment; and WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends a sole source contract for the purchase of the radio dispatch equipment with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $537,822. Section 1. The Board of Directors herby authorizes the President & CEO to execute and deliver a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of radio dispatch equipment for an amount not-toexceed $537,822. ATT*'Sl\IAN 7*> 61<0 3% PASSED this 28th day ofapril, '2 - / l/ As*tatil, Secietary: t u j CUUA,epts* L.,L j

5 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER CONTRACTS WITH SILSBEE FORD, GRAPEVINE DODGE, ROCKDALE FORD, AND HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER FOR THE PURCHASE OF NON-REVENUE VEHICLES; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, METRO is in need of non-revenue vehicles to support its operations; and WHEREAS, METRO issued an invitation for bids for the purchase of non-revenue support vehicles; and WHEREAS, Silsbee Ford, Grapevine Dodge, Rockdale Ford and Houston Freightliner submitted the lowest, responsive and responsible bids; and WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends contracts for the purchase of non-revenue support vehicles with Silsbee Ford for an amount not-to-exceed $593,396; Grapevine Dodge for an amount notto-exceed $206,750; Rockdale Ford for an amount not-to-exceed $370,045; and Houston Freightliner for an amount not-to-exceed $105,777. Section 1. The Board of Directors herby authorizes the President & CEO to execute and deliver contracts for the purchase of non-revenue vehicles with Silsbee Ford for an amount-not-to exceed $593,396; Grapevine Dodge for an amount not-to-exceed $206,750; Rockdale Ford for an amount-not-toexceed $370,045; and Houston Freightliner for an amount not-to-exceed $105,777. ATTEST /90'!S!]lil9 44 h *f/-2 "#&* 'Assistailt SAcretary U / '' 6 «PA*t,/ "4.41, a ti'li"j

6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER CONTRACTS WITH TOYOTA LIFT OF HOUSTON AND RICHMOND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUPPORT EQUIPMENT; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, METRO is in need of equipment (boom lifts, burden carriers and stock chasers) to support its operational functions; and WHEREAS, METRO issued an invitation for bid for the purchase of support equipment; and WHEREAS, Toyota Lift of Houston and Richmond Equipment submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bids for the purchase ofthe support equipment; and WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends a contract for the purchase of support equipment with Toyota Lift of Houston for an amount not-to-exceed $166,022, and Richmond Equipment for an amount not-to-exceed $48,117. Section 1. The Board of Directors herby authorizes the President & CEO to execute and deliver contracts for the purchase of support equipment with Toyota Lift of Houston for an amount not-to-exceed $166,022, and Richmond Equipment for an amount not-to-exceed $48,117. ATTEST:,t,11111"*. :1-1- ss\st-mecretary Ol - N</4169.\: & 40##*0 Otuu-66 BALT* a A--;

7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A CONTRACT WITH S&A SYSTEMS INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FIXED WAYSIDE RECEIVERS AND THE PURCHASE OF BUS DATA TRANSCEIVERS; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, METRO is in need of fixed wayside receivers and bus data transceivers to integrate with its Fleetwatch fluid management system used in its bus operating facility fueling lanes; and WHEREAS, S&A Systems Inc. is the only supplier of the fixed wayside and bus data transceivers used on METRO's Fleetwatch fluid management system; and WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends a sole source contract with S&A Systems Inc. for the purchase of fixed wayside receivers and bus data transceivers for an amount not-to-exceed $481,880. Section 1. The Board of Directors herby authorizes the President & CEO to execute and deliver a sole source contract for the purchase and installation of fixed wayside receivers and the purchase of bus data transceivers for an amount not-to-exceed $481,880. 0,%"Ii,1111,1/,4,4 ATTEST: 460>!IM(70,0 Ashistani*edretary U,/ :4- fofi-/ 08\*p ddll./ti-02ac[raly

8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A CONTRACT WITH VOESTALPINE NORTRAK FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONTEC CSV-24 POWER SWITCHES AND SLEEPER ANGLES; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, METRO is in need of power switches and sleeper angles to be installed on METRORail; and WHEREAS, METRO issued an invitation for bid for the power switches and sleeper angles; and WHEREAS, Voestalpine Nortrak submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid; and WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends a contract for the purchase of power switches and sleeper angles with Voestalpine Nortrak for an amount not-to-exceed $277,990. Section 1. The Board of Directors herby authorizes the President & CEO to execute and deliver a contract for the purchase of power switches and sleeper angles with Voestalpine Nortrak for an amount not-to-exceed $277,990. 4*Wmmet A-IT EK@018ly»?i 00/ t: CIZ f L*#_ O -AAX,4 AssiRtantbecretafy.CAN "45:,07;A 80>v "4nj' 1;11'9 APPROVED this 28th day o f April, U106=U-

9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A CONTRACT WITH OGBURN'S TRUCK PARTS FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF BRAKE SHOES FOR METRO'S FLEET OF TRANSIT VEHICLES; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, METRO is in need of brake shoes for its fleet of transit vehicles; and WHEREAS, METRO issued an invitation for bid for the purchase of brake shoes; and WHEREAS, Ogburn'sTruck Parts submitted the lowest responsive and responsive bid; and WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends a contract for the purchase of brake shoes with Ogburn's Truck Parts for an amount not-to-exceed $534,357. Section 1. The Board of Directors herby authorizes the President & CEO to execute and deliver a contract for the purchase brake shoes for METRO's fleet oftransit vehicles with Ogburn's Truck Parts for an amount not-to-exceed $534,357. APPROVED this 28th day ofapril, 2016 ATTEST: - -outan py'* ( Assistant Secretark d * *42:</li76%.4 GAXU_, t,ek/rela

10 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A CONTRACT WITH WATCH GUARD FOR THE PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BODY WORN CAMERAS AND VIDEO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR METRO'S POLICE DEPARTMENT; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT j WHEREAS, METRO is implementing a body worn system for its police department to aide in identifying, collecting and preserving evidence, assist in officer training, and enhance community trust in law enforcement through accountability; and WHEREAS, METRO wishes to purchase the body worn cameras and system from Watch Guard through the Buy Board, a Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative; and WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends a contract for the purchase of body worn cameras and video management system from Watch Guard for an amount not-to-exceed $184,125. Section 1. The Board of Directors herby authorizes the President & CEO to execute and deliver a contract with Watch Guard for the purchase and implementation of body worn cameras and video management system for METRO's Police Department for an amount not-to-exceed $184,125. PASSED this 28'h day ofapril, 2016 APPROVED this 28th day ofapril, 2016 ATTEST:..ul,1,11:,",0, #1404)18!V >24 11 *ssistant Secrktat i %4/THC).7,"", '4'#*, tftltll"-4 02*'60<--'619:[Zicak,

11 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO IMPLEMENT METRO'S JUNE 2016 SERVICE CHANGES; AND MAKING FINDING AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, METRO regularly implements three regular service changes in January, May or June and August; and WHEREAS, METRO staff is proposing service changes after receiving customer comment and feedback at a public hearing; and WHEREAS, the June service changes will add new service to the Bayou Event Center, address running time issues, address customer overloads, realign routes to improve reliability, adjust for construction detours and extend the Acres Homes Community Connector Service. WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends that the Board of Directors approve the June service changes. Section 1. The Board of Directors hereby approves the June, 2016 service changes. ATTEST: --(2- P# n 2 4 Alsistant S*re "Illii/,4/4,'111'4,4/,p tgo}.it..9.& : APPROVED this 286 day of April, 2016 C.u*Ct,4.K

12 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSTON DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FOR METRO TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE IDENTIFIED AS THE GREEN LINK DOWNTOWN CIRCULATOR; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, METRO operates and maintains the buses that serve the free downtown circulator identified as the Green Link Downtown Circulator that connects the downtown district with METRO's bus and light rail service; and WHEREAS, the Green Link Downtown Circulator is funded by the Houston Downtown Management District through grants and sponsorships; and WHEREAS, METRO and the Houston Downtown Management District have agreed that METRO will continue to operate the Green Link Downtown Circulator through June 30,2020. Section 1. The Board of Directors hereby authorizes the President & CEO to execute and deliver an interlocal agreement with the Houston Downtown Management District for METRO to operate and maintain the buses serving the Green Link Downtown Circulator through June 30,2020. ATTEST: *%%"u'llum,//, '>*golitan 4'*o efne.151 Assistant 25\ Sedket*y V f 0/1.t(i_.25*tl>; C =. _ '44"n" m :itbi'

13 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO AMEND THE HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE/HIGH OCCUPANCY TOLL (HOWHOT) LANE TOLL POLICY TO IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROGRAM TO ALLOW QUALIFIED VETERANS USE OF THE HIGH OCCUPANCY LANES DURING NON- PEAK HOURS AT A 100% TOLL DISCOUNT; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, single occupant vehicles are allowed on METRO's HOV/HOT lanes only during off-peak hours of operations and are required to have a valid toll tag when utilizing the lane; and WHEREAS, Section of the Texas Transportation Code allows for this issuance of specialized license plates to qualified disabled veterans; and WHEREAS, the METRO Board of Directors amendment to METRO's HOV/HOT policy and business rules will allow qualified disabled veterans to use METRO's HOV/HOT lanes for free during off-peak hours of operation, excluding use during HOV only times; and WHEREAS, qualified veterans will be required to register with METRO prior to using the HOV/HOT Lanes; and WHEREAS, qualified veterans will be allowed access as a single occupancy vehicle only during non-peak times and pass through a TOLL ONLY declaration lane; and WHEREAS, the amendment in METRO's HOV/HOT policy and business rules will allow for free use by qualified veterans during a six-month pilot program. Section 1. The Board of Directors herby amends the High Occupancy Vehicle/High Occupancy Toll (HOV/HOT) Lane Toll Policy and business rules to allow qualified veterans use of the High Occupancy Lane during non-peak hours (when single occupants are allowed in the lanes for a toll) at a 100% toll discount, and authorizes the President & CEO to implement the amendment as a six-month pilot program. Page 1 0 f 2

14 'i,t"lifil,/// ATTEST'* o'-tfa.y :.24 Af=* * - ha b %{25 ' \B.-I, I 'p C 2{N< 4.1.,C,-31<-'. ) :-1 I AssistaillS#er*tary. 61's: "497 A(,r'* 1 "':"il; l,t4 PASSED this 28(h day ofapril, 2016 APPROVED this 288 day of April, LUM*L#-wl Page 2 of 2

15 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE AND DELIVER CONTRACTS WITH HUITT-ZOLLARS AND MIDTOWN ENGINEERS, LLC FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, METRO is in need of engineering and architectural services to support METRO's construction projects; and WHEREAS, METRO issued a request for qualifications for engineering and architectural services; and WHEREAS, statements of qualifications were evaluated and Huitt-Zollars and Midtown Engineers, LLC were found to be the most qualified; and WHEREAS, METRO staff recommends contracts for engineering and architectural services with Huitt-Zollars and Midtown Engineers, LLC in an amount-not-to-exceed $1,250,000 each. Section 1. The Board of Directors herby authorizes the President & CEO to negotiate, execute and deliver contracts with Huitt-Zollars and Midtown Engineers, LLC for an amount not40-exceed $1,250,000 each. ATTEST: 21001,V >'.6 b Ck t C -/41>#Wl{'fi:*0-1<81 Assistant*e&*tary,1,/ f "4'v rh OB\ e we"illtul#* 004/4.24& 3'Btiwil,v

16 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE AND DELIVER AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE EAST END METRORAIL HARRISBURG OVERPASS; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, METRO contracted with McCarthy Building Companies for construction services for the East End METRORail Harrisburg Overpass Project; and WHEREAS, additional construction cost for the work was added with the advancement of design plans from 95% to 100%. Costs were incurred associated with Union Pacific Railroad work, additions to the scope requested by the community, and additional cost associated with utilities and street design; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that the President & CEO be authorized to negotiate, execute and deliver a contract modification for these additional construction services to McCarthy Building Companies, adding $725,174 to the contract, and increasing the contract to an amount not-to-exceed of $28,459,747. Section 1. The Board of Directors authorizes the President & CEO to negotiate, execute and deliver a contract modification to McCarthy Building Companies for construction services for the East End METRORail Harrisburg Overpass Project, adding $725,174 to the contract, and increasing the contract to an amount not-to-exceed of $28,459,747..'%%%,11'11'll'/4/,4 ATTEST: *9LiT.61!(*4 Assistant /1/* h '4%pR58\ f //liz '1111 /1%//I C Ui,3-Aut>u,1_1

A RESOLUTION. WHEREAS, Title 6, Subtitle C, Local Government Code (Local Government Records Act),

A RESOLUTION. WHEREAS, Title 6, Subtitle C, Local Government Code (Local Government Records Act), RESOLUTION 2016-120 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO REVISE RESOLUTION NO. 2011-99 BY DESIGNATING A NEW RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER; AND MAKING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS,